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EMPLOYERS.
FUNDING SUPPORT:
Building Trades
Almost all GTE Construction Industry apprentices and trainees are supported for entry level training by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) through apprentice and trainee support (ATS) funding. This support helps ensure that skilled workers are trained on a continuous basis for the S.A. Building and Construction Industry. These funds are provided to help offset the cost of training, and help improve the quality of apprentice/ trainee support.
Commencement and Completion incentive payments
The Australian Government currently assists employers hiring Trainees by offering commencement, and in some specific cases, completion incentive payments. These incentives vary from individual trainees and their eligibility. With a GTE trainee or apprentice, all commencement and completion incentives are passed back to you gradually through your hourly hire rate.
When taking on a GTE trainee or apprentice, your incentive payments will not be taxed as they would be should you hire a trainee or apprentice yourself.
Group Training Employment is a not for profit organisation, so passes all incentives attracted by your trainee or apprentice back to you.
Tools for Your Trade vouchers
GTE Trainees and Apprentices in specific fields will attract Tools for Your Trade vouchers, generally to the value of $800. GTE will assist the apprentice / trainee in selecting the right tools for their job, and assist with paperwork and application of the voucher. Full ownership of the tools passes to the apprentice or trainee after 9 months of their training contract, as with all employers. Other apprentice Commonwealth support initiatives include tuition vouchers and mature age wage top-ups.
HIRE RATES - WHAT ARE YOU PAYING FOR?
Each individual trainee or apprentice will attract a different hire rate, as each attracts differing incentives depending on their stage of education. Rates are calculated on the trainee / apprentices level of schooling, age, and prior education.
To get an obligation-free quote, call us today, and compare our costs.
When looking at a GTE hourly hire rate, you can be assured that the rate includes :
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All annual leave and personal leave entitlements, meaning that you don’t pay whilst they are away on leave
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All work cover costs; meaning that you don’t pay should the trainee/apprentice be injured
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Basic Personal Protective equipment including boots, overalls, ear and eye protection, and more where required
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Superannuation
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Pre-Employment Medical
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All income tax
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OH&S Induction Training, including a full-day workshop
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Organisation and coordination of training plan
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Advice and support services for the trainee / apprentice and host
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POLICIES
GTE has an extensive list of policies, all of which are available in full at any time. These include :
> Quality Policy
> Safety and Hazard Management
> Grievance Policy
> Performance standards, including:
- Working safely
- Work performance
- Good timekeeping
- Communication
- Image
> Payroll policies, including:
- RDO’s
- Leave (personal/annual etc)
- Public Holidays
- Overtime
- Time sheets
For more information on any of these policies, please contact GTE
WORKPLACE SAFETY
GTE has a rigorous safety induction process, and extremely high standards for their trainees and apprentices in the OH&S field.
The apprentice ...
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Attends a 1 day OH&S induction at GTE at the commencement of their contract
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Is provided with a full booklet of GTE”s OH&S policies and procedures
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Receives a thorough on-job induction on their first day with a new host
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Is regularly visited and assessed for any OH&S issues
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The host employer ...
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Is provided with a full copy of GTE”s policies and expectations prior to taking a trainee / apprentice
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Is given an initial OH&S inspection to confirm compliance, and follow up assistance provided should any issues be identified
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Annual revisitation of OH&S inspection
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Regular updating of any OH&S news or issues
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For host employers, GTE has the added benefit of managing all its’ trainee and apprentice workcover claims; meaning less stress and lost work time for you.
A host is expected to comply with all OH&S legislation at all times, as they are with their own employees, and GTE is happy to work with the host to improve their safety standards.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU
Below is a copy of the ‘Host Agreement’ that GTE will ask you to sign when you take on your first apprentice. This is included to give you a better understanding of the role of a Host Employer with GTE.
If you would like clarification on any of the points, please contact GTE.
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